49 Wisdom Bible Verses

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

"A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother."

"The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him."

"My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed."

"For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord."

"Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand."

"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."

"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom."

"Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings."

"A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise."

"Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

"Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult."

"Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice."

"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

"Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end."